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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1915
Page
15
The column argues that while baton relays are popular abroad, Americans prefer the traditional touch off method. It notes Coast Artillery Corps games dropping this season and laments the impact on local athletics, highlighting Bartfield and Mike Glover performances as boxing contrasts.
The Trinity Tripod lauds Trinity football as among the most successful in the college's history. Syracuse captain-elect Harold M White, a 6 foot 6 inch, 273 pound standout, is noted for his size though not yet on the all American hall of fame. Comments also discuss coaching prospects for Yale and Penn future seasons and a note on Homer Baker’s expected return to top form.
The report recalls a 10 round no decision clash between Johnny Dundee and Charley White in Syracuse and New Orleans. Dundee says he won in New Orleans while White supporters claim the Chicagoan prevailed.
The Tremont Athletic Club, Lexington High School’s alumni ice hockey seven, planned to begin practice Sunday but will delay real ice work for another week. Home games will be played in the high school arena.
The Arena Hockey Club plans to open its season Christmas night with Dartmouth. The club boasts what may be the best collection of forwards ever assembled on one team in the country.
Emile Desjardines nicknamed Dessy returns to the New Haven Arena team after illness in Canada. He joins a forward unit featuring Mickey Roach Red Synnott Patsey Seguin Pop Conley and Parsons, with Canadian-born players dominating the attack and backup from Buck Cloutier Louis Forte Bill Ryan and Art Wholly. Jack Leighton is set for a defensive spot.
The Technology hockey team trained for 10 days and held a Tuesday morning session at the Arena. Captain Cochrane targets cuts and announced practice focused on the Dartmouth game next week. Schedule includes Boston College, Dartmouth, Amherst, Yale, Andover, Army, Rensselaer, Williams, Exeter, and Springfield Y M C A games with several venues listed.
Wakefield High School’s hockey season looks bright as Captain Eaton and three veterans return to form the nucleus of a fast seven. The schedule lists games at Winchester Boston Stoneham Belmont Stoneham Wakefield Lowell Textile Cambridge Wakefield Wakefield.
On the eve of a Willard Fulton bout push, New Orleans promoters prepare a big show. Houdini taunted Jess, who quit the stage confrontation, while Bartfield and Glover entertain Boston readers with boxing chatter. Eddie Mack backs Joe Eagan to face Glover, and plans for a 145 pound Armory match surface amid a postponed Chicopee Falls card and hints of future bouts.
Promoter Tuohey presents a fast packed program at the Hippodrome with three strong matches. The Jap faces Peyton in a quick rip for speed, Willoughby against Quinn ends in a finish under catch as catch can, and Charley Beyers meets Cy Goodman in a rapid fire boxing wrestling duel.
Jiu jitsu duel pits Taro Myaki, holder of the world title, against Professor Peyton in Boston under new rules. The match, first of its kind here, excites fans who expect a bold display. Peyton, famed as a top white belt, vows to check the Japanese challenger.
Dartmouth varsity hockey unveils a sixteen game schedule for the season. The slate opens in Boston with four Christmas trip games and features Princeton Harvard Yale and Ottawa Laval among opponents. Dates include January 5 at Boston and February 19 at Hanover with several games at Boston New York and Hanover.
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